Viii (en. Viii)

/viːˈaɪːˌaɪ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Represents the number eight in the Roman numeral system.
The VIII is the number of inhabitants of an ancient city mentioned in the documents.
El VIII es el número de habitantes de una ciudad antigua referida en los documentos.
Symbol that indicates the eighth position in a sequence.
In the concert series, the VIII was the most acclaimed.
En la serie de conciertos, el VIII fue el más aclamado.

Etymology

From Latin 'octo', which means eight.

Common Phrases and Expressions

VIII wonders of the world
Referring to an imaginary list of wonders.
VIII maravillas del mundo
VIII days of the week
A humorous and unofficial reference to having more than seven days.
VIII días de la semana

Related Words

eighth
That follows the seventh, also represents the number eight.
octavo
octagonal
That has eight sides.
octogonal

Slang Meanings

Reflects the idea of something eighth or of high level.
That party was a VIII, everyone will remember it.
Esa fiesta fue un VIII, todos la recordarán.